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Well he might have wanted the ET20 wheels and purchased them. I dont know what are you asking here? How can I answer why he has offset 20 wheels? Even if he is running ET0 or negative ET, I wouldnt be able to answer WHY.

Offset and wheel width plus tire width go hand in hand. You have to really calculate when you are deviating from the standard wheel size.

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Originally Posted by trentcdrums

To finalize, I just got the style 5's. they're at my doorstep as we speak

Style 5's will look good if you polish the lip and keep them clean. ET23 should be fine with 16" tires. You wont rub, but the wheels might poke out a little.
Did you measure the ET like I asked you before?
Post the pics when you fit them. I found a good deal locally, but they are from e39 so I passed.

Sorry I missed this post.
Well he might have wanted the ET20 wheels and purchased them. I dont know what are you asking here? How can I answer why he has offset 20 wheels? Even if he is running ET0 or negative ET, I wouldnt be able to answer WHY.

Offset and wheel width plus tire width go hand in hand. You have to really calculate when you are deviating from the standard wheel size.

Style 5's will look good if you polish the lip and keep them clean. ET23 should be fine with 16" tires. You wont rub, but the wheels might poke out a little.
Did you measure the ET like I asked you before?
Post the pics when you fit them. I found a good deal locally, but they are from e39 so I passed.

You should be fine as long as you get the right tires. Is your suspension stock? I'm running the same wheels in 17" on H&R cupkit, rolled fenders, and 225/45/17 tires. I have no problems with the exception of slight rubbing (on the rear bumper where its near impossible to roll becuase the lip is so small) with a full load and bad roads. Although I think sedans have slightly less room for clearance, I doubt you will run into any problems.

You should be fine as long as you get the right tires. Is your suspension stock? I'm running the same wheels in 17" on H&R cupkit, rolled fenders, and 225/45/17 tires. I have no problems with the exception of slight rubbing (on the rear bumper where its near impossible to roll becuase the lip is so small) with a full load and bad roads. Although I think sedans have slightly less room for clearance, I doubt you will run into any problems.

Yeah my stock wheel is 16 and these are 16's. I just hope they look good since I have stock suspension.. It's beat though.. I really need to get some work done.